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오징어게임

ojing-ae-geim
Squid Game

오징어게임은 매우 인기 있는 넷플릭스 드라마입니다.

Squid Game is a very popular Netflix drama.


informal

A popular South Korean survival drama series that aired on Netflix, featuring deadly children's games with high stakes.

오징어게임은 전 세계적으로 큰 반향을 일으켰습니다.

Squid Game caused a huge global sensation.

The title refers to a game played with a squid-shaped hopscotch board, symbolizing the series' themes of survival and competition.

Collocations

오징어게임 시청watching Squid Game오징어게임 대박Squid Game is a hit

Synonyms

넷플릭스 드라마생존 게임대박 드라마

Related Phrases

오징어게임 효과phrase
the Squid Game effect (referring to the series' global impact)

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Cultural Impact

The series sparked global discussions about social inequality and survival, making it more than just entertainment.

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Title Meaning

The title 'Squid Game' is symbolic, representing the series' themes of survival and competition.

Word Origin

The title combines '오징어' (squid) and '게임' (game), referencing the central game in the series where players draw a squid shape on the ground to determine boundaries.

Usage Notes

The term is widely used to refer to the Netflix series and has become a cultural phenomenon, often discussed in entertainment and pop culture contexts.

Word Breakdown

오징어
squid
root
+
게임
game
root
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